A Sanctuary of Rest
Trinity Lakeside Abbey News “I felt embraced by the Father, loved by Jesus, and nurtured by the Holy Spirit. Safe.” an Abbey retreatant. Register now for our next Guided Silent Retreat: Saturday, September 26, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. A restful day of prayer, silent reflection and gentle conversation at the Abbey. See Retreat for more…
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Blessed Be the Longing that Brought You Here
Recently I visited my “heart home” in a sleepy little valley in the Rocky Mountains. I first traveled there as an infant with my parents and have returned many times with my own family. We scattered my husband’s ashes there. And my adult children make their own make pilgrimage there. Over the years that place has…
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The Gift of Sabbath
Trinity Lakeside Abbey News 2026 Trinitytide Practice Sabbath-keeping with us. This summer we are leaning into the gift of Sabbath together. Join us in reading Keeping the Sabbath Wholly: Ceasing, Resting, Embracing, Feasting by Marva Dawn (read at your own pace). As you practice Sabbath, bring your thoughts, questions and prayers to our weekly Sunday…
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Celebrate the Abbey’s Sixth Anniversary
Last week I retreated with other clergy to Glen Eyrie, Colorado. It was a much-need time of reflection and rest in Jesus in a beautiful mountain setting. While I was away, the Lord “answered in my understanding” (as Julian of Norwich would say) a question which I have been holding. He said, “get the rest…
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Practicing the Presence
Trinity Lakeside Abbey News 2026 Eastertide 2 Contemplative Walking Group Join us Saturdays at 8:00 am, May 16 – June 27. Each week we gather on the front porch to listen to a scripture passage, then walk silently (walk at your own pace), then gather back on the porch for prayer and conversation. Contact admin@trinitylakeside.org…
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Taken, Blessed, Broken, Given
Trinity Lakeside Abbey News Eastertide 2026 Guided Silent Retreat Register now for the Eastertide Silent Retreat: Taken, Blessed, Broken, Given, Saturday, April 25, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at Trinity Lakeside Abbey. Enjoy a restful day of prayer, silent reflection and gentle conversation. Each retreat features a unique written guide of meditations around scripture, art,…
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Reimagining Spiritual Disciplines
Trinity Lakeside Abbey Newsletter Epiphany and Lent 2026 Citing the rich formational life of monastic communities, author Jared Patrick Boyd, in Finding Freedom in Constraint: Reimagining Spiritual Disciplines as a Communal Way of Life, invites us to such a life today. He writes, “I have just one hope for you: that you can begin a…
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Bright New Beginnings
This Christmas, visiting family members meant late-night trips to DFW Airport. In the dim light of night and road construction complicating already complex airport navigation, I strained to see the construction signs directing the maze of roads to Terminal D. The way was so confusing that my son’s Uber driver became hopelessly lost inside the…
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Rev. Dr. Markene Meyer
My joy as a pastor is caring for souls, providing resources and opportunities to experience Christ’s renewing and restful presence.
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Trinity Lakeside is affiliated with C4SO (Churches for the Sake of Others), an Anglican diocese built on five key values: Kingdom, Spirit, Formation, Mission, and Sacrament.
The Diocese of C4SO is in the province of the ACNA (Anglican Church in North America).
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